The CFO will direct the organization’s financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions and the financial community by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Works closely with Engineering, Operations and Sales to ensure sufficient margins on quotations.

• Partners with individuals on the leadership team to provide consultative support to departmental planning initiatives through financial information analyses, recommendations of financial planning, and business models. Provides leadership in the development of the continuous evaluation of short/long-term financial objectives. Clear communication and liaison efforts between finance and operations. Will proactively bring strategic finance thought partnership through financial expertise to ongoing tactical and strategic business initiatives as well as insights from industry. Coach and mentor; effective at setting, evaluating, and inspiring individual and team goals that develop people to promote a result-driven culture. Direct and train accounting and finance staff raising awareness and knowledge of accounting and financial-related matters and best practices.
• Working with the owner and business leaders to utilize the company’s ERP data as well as other information to create forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide greater financial insight into the company’s plans and operating budget. Help to maintain accurate dashboards from the ERP system that provide greater visibility into the company’s and individual departments’ performance.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models. Manage all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organization. Must be process and systems oriented. Oversee the Mexico operations and responsible for financial performance. Assist with importing and financing capital into Mexico.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion. Set financial and/or performance goals for each department in the finance area which are aggressive, achievable, and tied to long-term strategic goals. Monitor department performance against performance goals to ensure that progress is being made within the organization.
• Direct the company’s risk management programs and systems to safeguard corporate/financial assets, assuring property and liability risks are appropriately insured, and legal/contractual relationships do not have undue risk.
• Ensure company credibility by providing timely and accurate preparation and analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts. Manage and oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections. Assist with full audit process and ensure success of the audits conducted.
• Timely and accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Enhance and maintain continuity of appropriate program costing models and financial controls to ensure world-class financial operations. Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Manage and oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring adequate cash flow to meet the company’s needs. Represent the company with banks, financial institutions, CPAs, attorneys, insurance and benefits providers, and other business stakeholders. Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

Leadership and Management:

• Impeccable integrity and ethics. Respectful of others and respected by peers.
• Strategic partner to the owner on key planning issues and make recommendations on important business decisions.
• Coach, lead and mentor the team, building relationships through authenticity and trust. Ability to influence with an approachable style that inspires confidence.
• Act as the liaison between departments to ensure clear and consistent communication across the company. Foster open lines of communication and ensure that all parts of the organization work together cohesively. Set, evaluate, and inspire individual and team goals to promote a result driven culture.